Found the car I want, but don't like the trim... pics

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:34 PM

I found this M5 I want to buy, it's black on black, but wooden trim,- which I think is terrible

. Is there anyway I can change the trim on my own? I want to change the wooden trim for aluminum... Any idea what the cost is? Is it easy to do it yourself?

bsamoul · 06-02-2010, 08:35 PM

Sure, you can pull it off and put a new one on. People here do it all the time.

Alexander · 06-02-2010, 08:35 PM

Yeah you can vinyl wrap it or replace it. I hate my trim too, don't let the trim effect your decision, it's an easy fix.

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:40 PM

Oh good! When I test drove this M5, with dealer in passenger seat,- the dealer told me it is very expensive and hard to do (to change trim), I didn't believe him anyway... I know better that dealers are not keen when it comes to cars...

Thank you for such lightning fast response to my post... the main reason I posted in 3 series post is because it is a extremely high traffic area... wow.

GunKata · 06-02-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

Sure, you can pull it off and put a new one on. People here do it all the time.

Do people buy OEM ones or ? I'm weary of vinyl wrapping, but may look into painting it or having it dipped in CF if its not too too expensive.

J BONE · 06-02-2010, 08:42 PM

Easy fix bro! Would def not let that stop you from buying it!

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:43 PM

Anyone has a link to threads about fixing/changing trim? ...somehow, I'm having a hard time with search button...

J BONE · 06-02-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunKata

Do people buy OEM ones or ? I'm weary of vinyl wrapping, but may look into painting it or having it dipped in CF if its not too too expensive.

If you like the CF, talk with the guys by us. Some of the guys have done the CF overlay. Takes time but not really that tough. Just need to get a DIY meet going

ianbiz · 06-02-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GunKata

Do people buy OEM ones or ? I'm weary of vinyl wrapping, but may look into painting it or having it dipped in CF if its not too too expensive.

u realize CF = carbon fiber which isnt paint more of a fabric....

buy the car, go on GetBMWParts.com and order the trim you want. Take a screwdriver, pry off old trim, snap in new trim. Or buy me a plane ticket, and I'll do it for you.

J BONE · 06-02-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

Anyone has a link to threads about fixing/changing trim? ...somehow, I'm having a hard time with search button...

For the 3's, all you do is pull it off. It is held in by clips. Can't imagine the M5 is any different

CollinsE90 · 06-02-2010, 08:45 PM

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=132705

J BONE · 06-02-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

Or buy me a plane ticket, and I'll do it for you.

that is an option!

exclusivo · 06-02-2010, 08:48 PM

i wish i could just dip a bunch of shit in carbon fiber

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GunKata

Do people buy OEM ones or ? I'm weary of vinyl wrapping, but may look into painting it or having it dipped in CF if its not too too expensive.

CF sound very good! For some reason, they don't make CF OEM for M5, but they do for M6, which is awesome!

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianbiz

u realize CF = carbon fabric which isnt paint....

buy the car, go on GetBMWParts.com and order the trim you want. Take a screwdriver, pry off old trim, snap in new trim. Or buy me a plane ticket, and I'll do it for you.

.... or maybe I'll just drive to Florida myself?

(have to drive there anyway)

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 08:58 PM

Comparing two trims side by side,- and what kind of person would want a wood trim on a high performance sports car? (these are M6's... M5 is not available in CF trim, only wood and aluminum)

Alexander · 06-02-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dimabimmer

Comparing two trims side by side,- and what kind of person would want a wood trim on a high performance sports car?

Huge difference!

Hey what is this CF dip?

Links?

kingkong954 · 06-02-2010, 09:07 PM

Wow.. is this a new 2009 model that never sold?

Fields BMW had a m5, black on black, with this ugly trim option on super discount... wonder if they couldnt sell it and sold it to another dealer?

fdriller9 · 06-02-2010, 09:13 PM

I think the OP is talking about wetlaying carbon fiber...there's no such thing as dipping CF. I have worked with carbon fiber wet laying before and to be honest, I would not attempt it as a DIY. Especially for interior trim...too many curves. I laid the CF on a flat surface...made a beer pong table and the top is CF...still had problems. I messed up and because resin is so expensive I decided to use epoxy for bar tops....came out fine, for much cheaper.

ianbiz · 06-02-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimabimmer

.... or maybe I'll just drive to Florida myself?

(have to drive there anyway)

you could do that too. I wrapped my friend's E46 trim a while ago and it wasn't that hard. I'm doing my brother's sometime soon when i get some time.

ianbiz · 06-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkong954

Wow.. is this a new 2009 model that never sold?

Fields BMW had a m5, black on black, with this ugly trim option on super discount... wonder if they couldnt sell it and sold it to another dealer?

I think they sold that one recently.

dimabimmer · 06-02-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkong954

Wow.. is this a new 2009 model that never sold?

Fields BMW had a m5, black on black, with this ugly trim option on super discount... wonder if they couldnt sell it and sold it to another dealer?

The one I'm looking at is '08 with many miles on it... but huge discount

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dimabimmer Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,885 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn to SoHo NYC iTrader: (0)	Comparing two trims side by side,- and what kind of person would want a wood trim on a high performance sports car? (these are M6's... M5 is not available in CF trim, only wood and aluminum) Attached Images __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP SG 6MT Tech Sound USB Heat Cloth Aluminium Sunshade http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422151 Last edited by dimabimmer; 06-02-2010 at 09:18 PM..
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